FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Natalie Dale, Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
Shawna.Mercer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
ATLANTA (February 23, 2012) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) will host a Town Hall meeting in Sandy Springs on Saturday, February 25, 2012, to discuss legislative updates and priorities. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session. Sen. Albers will also be joined by fellow legislators Sen. Judson Hill and Rep. Wendell Willard.
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2012
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Sandy Springs City Hall
7840 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs , GA 30350
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Sen. John Albers represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of North Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Monday, March 22, 2010
John Albers for State Senate.
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Help Recreate Milton County!
Engage With Us! Phone Bank for the Re-creation of Milton County!
Greetings Belle Isle Supporters!
This week is do-or-die for the legislation to Re-create Milton County in 2010. Of all the legislation currently being considered this piece will directly affect our way of life in a positive way! We need to encourage 20 Democratic legislators to vote for H.R. 21 to ensure its passage into law. We need your help!Please join us to call the legislators and encourage them to vote yes!
We will meet Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at:
Belle Isle Law Group
178 S. Main St. Suite 250
(corner of Hwy 9 and Old Milton Pkwy)
Alpharetta, GA 30009
We have a list of the legislators that need to be called and a script you can read from if your not sure of what to say. I'll put the coffee on and we will have some bagels and pastries to keep you going.If you need more information or directions call me at 770-572-1570.
Thanks!
Belle Isle Campaign
Greetings Belle Isle Supporters!
This week is do-or-die for the legislation to Re-create Milton County in 2010. Of all the legislation currently being considered this piece will directly affect our way of life in a positive way! We need to encourage 20 Democratic legislators to vote for H.R. 21 to ensure its passage into law. We need your help!Please join us to call the legislators and encourage them to vote yes!
We will meet Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at:
Belle Isle Law Group
178 S. Main St. Suite 250
(corner of Hwy 9 and Old Milton Pkwy)
Alpharetta, GA 30009
We have a list of the legislators that need to be called and a script you can read from if your not sure of what to say. I'll put the coffee on and we will have some bagels and pastries to keep you going.If you need more information or directions call me at 770-572-1570.
Thanks!
Belle Isle Campaign
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The gift limit is $2,400 per person or company, but all contribution levels are welcome! Checks should be made payable to "Belle Isle For Senate" and mail to:
178 South Main Street
Suite 250
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Suite 250
Alpharetta, GA 30009
NOTE:
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Milton County News!
Last Friday, 3/19 another legislative educational session was held downtown. John Albers, leading candidate for State Senate once again represented North Fulton residents. As the first speaker to the committee, Albers reminded legislators why 234 years ago we declared our independence – taxation without proper representation. The facts are clear and the time for Milton County has come. For more information, please contact us at www.votealbers.com.
Last Friday, 3/19 another legislative educational session was held downtown. John Albers, leading candidate for State Senate once again represented North Fulton residents. As the first speaker to the committee, Albers reminded legislators why 234 years ago we declared our independence – taxation without proper representation. The facts are clear and the time for Milton County has come. For more information, please contact us at www.votealbers.com.
NOTE: Accessjohnscreek.com encourages all candidates running for office both locally and state wide to share information with us on their campaigns. This type of information does not mean that Accessmilton.com is endorsing one candidate as opposed to another. Here, all are treated equally and with respect.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Jones
Courtesy John Fredricks / Beacon Media
House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton) is the Joan of Arc of re-creating Milton County.
Hopefully, she'll end up with a better result than the famous French national heroine did.
The resolute Jones is determined to make sure of that. And she's pulling out all the stops to get the 125 votes she needs in the House next week to insure her constitutional amendment -- HR21 --gets to the senate.
Jones, speaking before a record crowd this morning at the annual Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Expo breakfast in Alpharetta, said she is a handful of votes short of the two-thirds majority she needs -- as of today. "We have been working the other side of the aisle, and we have picked up considerable Democrat house support," Jones said. "We've closed the gap considerably in the last several days." Earlier this week Jones stated, "Good governance and economic efficiency is non-partisan and slices thourgh party affiliation." She says Fulton County cannot be fixed. "The only way to fix it is to eliminate it," Jones argued. The North Fulton legislator maintains that the resolution is good for all Georgians. "It [HR21] is gaining momentum as more House members review the facts behind it," she claimed. Jones says she needs about 20 Democrat votes to get it over the top.
REPUBLICAN BAILOUTS
Jones' Milton county supporters got thrown for a loop last week when her Majority Whip, Rep. Ed Lindsey (R-Buckhead) came out against the resolution and tacked on an amendment at the last minute to stall it from getting out of one obscure house committee. His Kamikaze bid failed, 9-7, but his opposition forewarned trouble ahead
One veteran North Fulton Representative vented his disgust with the Lindsey stealth bombshell, referring to Atlanta's only Republican representative as "Judas."
BIG GUN CALLED IN
Jones countered the Lindsey defection by rolling out her big gun: Rep. Mark Burkhlater (R-Johns Creek). The former Speaker Pro-Tem, who has staked his political career on making the re-creation of Milton County a reality, delayed several business trips to help Jones and her North Fulton legislative team round up votes. Burkhalter, immensely popular in the Gold Dome with deep ties to many Democrat house colleagues, has been working feverishly to gain support for the resolution, sources say. "He's made great progress, as our entire team has," Jones said.
DO OR DIE IN RULES NEXT WEEK
Jones says she is confident the resolution will make it out of the Rules committee next week. Once accomplished, the gnostic house leader said the historic floor vote would then get on the docket. But Jones warned that she would not bring the resolution to the floor if she didn't have the votes. "If we are not successful in this session, I will bring it back next year," Jones vowed. "It's not a matter of 'if' for Milton County," she predicted. "Its a matter of when."
House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones (R-Milton) is the Joan of Arc of re-creating Milton County.
Hopefully, she'll end up with a better result than the famous French national heroine did.
The resolute Jones is determined to make sure of that. And she's pulling out all the stops to get the 125 votes she needs in the House next week to insure her constitutional amendment -- HR21 --gets to the senate.
Jones, speaking before a record crowd this morning at the annual Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Expo breakfast in Alpharetta, said she is a handful of votes short of the two-thirds majority she needs -- as of today. "We have been working the other side of the aisle, and we have picked up considerable Democrat house support," Jones said. "We've closed the gap considerably in the last several days." Earlier this week Jones stated, "Good governance and economic efficiency is non-partisan and slices thourgh party affiliation." She says Fulton County cannot be fixed. "The only way to fix it is to eliminate it," Jones argued. The North Fulton legislator maintains that the resolution is good for all Georgians. "It [HR21] is gaining momentum as more House members review the facts behind it," she claimed. Jones says she needs about 20 Democrat votes to get it over the top.
REPUBLICAN BAILOUTS
Jones' Milton county supporters got thrown for a loop last week when her Majority Whip, Rep. Ed Lindsey (R-Buckhead) came out against the resolution and tacked on an amendment at the last minute to stall it from getting out of one obscure house committee. His Kamikaze bid failed, 9-7, but his opposition forewarned trouble ahead
One veteran North Fulton Representative vented his disgust with the Lindsey stealth bombshell, referring to Atlanta's only Republican representative as "Judas."
BIG GUN CALLED IN
Jones countered the Lindsey defection by rolling out her big gun: Rep. Mark Burkhlater (R-Johns Creek). The former Speaker Pro-Tem, who has staked his political career on making the re-creation of Milton County a reality, delayed several business trips to help Jones and her North Fulton legislative team round up votes. Burkhalter, immensely popular in the Gold Dome with deep ties to many Democrat house colleagues, has been working feverishly to gain support for the resolution, sources say. "He's made great progress, as our entire team has," Jones said.
DO OR DIE IN RULES NEXT WEEK
Jones says she is confident the resolution will make it out of the Rules committee next week. Once accomplished, the gnostic house leader said the historic floor vote would then get on the docket. But Jones warned that she would not bring the resolution to the floor if she didn't have the votes. "If we are not successful in this session, I will bring it back next year," Jones vowed. "It's not a matter of 'if' for Milton County," she predicted. "Its a matter of when."
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Burglar bungles, gives up.
Courtesy Appen Newspapers
On Feb. 17, a burglar attempted to break into a home in Ivey Ridge subdivision in Johns Creek. According to the victim, someone tried to cut through her back door and window by using some sort of blade, such as a window cutter or utility knife. The perpetrator failed to cut all the way through the glass. The suspect then attempted to pry open the back door, damaging both the door and the door lining.
The suspect failed to gain entry and was not seen by the victim. Residents of Ivey Ridge have been notified of the would-be burgler.
Punch-out follows song at JC restaurant
Johns Creek police were called to a fight at the Tilted Kilt restaurant.
Outside, they met with the alleged assailant, Todd Hulsey, 22, of Duluth, who admitted to punching two men inside the restaurant because he had been told by another patron that the men had been plotting to attack him.
Speaking to the two victims, police were told that neither knew Hulsey and never spoke about him. They claim that a song by the band "The Deftones" came on the radio and one menitoned he liked the band. At this point Hulsey got up, told the men he disagreed and punched them both.
Hulsey was arrested for battery and taken to the Fulton County Jail.
On Feb. 17, a burglar attempted to break into a home in Ivey Ridge subdivision in Johns Creek. According to the victim, someone tried to cut through her back door and window by using some sort of blade, such as a window cutter or utility knife. The perpetrator failed to cut all the way through the glass. The suspect then attempted to pry open the back door, damaging both the door and the door lining.
The suspect failed to gain entry and was not seen by the victim. Residents of Ivey Ridge have been notified of the would-be burgler.
Punch-out follows song at JC restaurant
Johns Creek police were called to a fight at the Tilted Kilt restaurant.
Outside, they met with the alleged assailant, Todd Hulsey, 22, of Duluth, who admitted to punching two men inside the restaurant because he had been told by another patron that the men had been plotting to attack him.
Speaking to the two victims, police were told that neither knew Hulsey and never spoke about him. They claim that a song by the band "The Deftones" came on the radio and one menitoned he liked the band. At this point Hulsey got up, told the men he disagreed and punched them both.
Hulsey was arrested for battery and taken to the Fulton County Jail.
Rain Barrel Worshop: Make your own!
Courtesy Appen Newspapers
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Times: 9am - 11am
Phone: 770-551-7766
Location: 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek, GA
Make your own rain barrel--it's easy--using a recycled 55 gallon barrel. All materials are included to take home your fully assembled rain barrel. Water your lawn or garden, even during watering restrictions. It's good for the environment and it's fun! Experts are available to answer all of your questions.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Times: 9am - 11am
Phone: 770-551-7766
Location: 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek, GA
Make your own rain barrel--it's easy--using a recycled 55 gallon barrel. All materials are included to take home your fully assembled rain barrel. Water your lawn or garden, even during watering restrictions. It's good for the environment and it's fun! Experts are available to answer all of your questions.
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction.
Courtesy PRlog
– Mar 16, 2010 – ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) is proud to announce that it recently began construction in two of its award winning active adult communities; Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. JCC, an Atlanta-based builder will add five homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County and four at its Sugarloaf community in Duluth.
“We have had a lot of success coming out of the gates this year,” said Jim Chapman. “Our activity has been real good, we have already started more homes this year than we did in all of 2009.”
Brookhaven at Johns Creek features Jim Chapman Communities’ (http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/index.php) signature two and three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single family home floor plans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.
Residents enjoy two lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, as well as activities such as themed parties, holiday get-togethers and planned excursions, coordinated by the communities’ lifestyles director. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is 100 percent fenced for security with a gated entrance with remote openers.
Brookhaven at Johns Creek(http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/brookhaven-at-johns ...) is located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North-Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek. Turn right on McGinnis Ferry Road, and then right on Technology Circle. Community is approximately one-half mile on left.
Located in Duluth, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf’s (http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/brookhaven-at-sugarloaf) two and three bedroom homes are ideal for individuals or couples. Each home offers elegant details such as custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. Homes also provide ample space for entertaining, including kitchens with casual breakfast bars, gourmet GE appliances and custom cabinetry. Homeowners can choose from two different plans, offering up to 1,875 square feet of living space with two-car garages, and plenty of custom options to reflect their own personal needs and taste.
To visit Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, from Atlanta take I-85 North to Exit 107, (GA 120 – Duluth/Lawrenceville) toward Duluth on GA 120 heading west. Go approximately one mile through three traffic lights. Brookhaven is on the right at the intersection of Duluth Highway and Meadow Church Way. From Sugarloaf Parkway, take Meadow Church Road south from intersection of Meadow Church Road and Sugarloaf Parkway. Sugarloaf Parkway Kroger shopping center is on the northeastern corner and Walgreen’s is on the southeastern corner. Travel approximately 1.3 miles south and take a right on Meadow Church Way. This intersection is just past Bentwood at Sugarloaf subdivision. Community entrance is 2 tenths of a mile on the right. For more information on the community, call 678-306-4222 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998. Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the same quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties. Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults. For more information on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
– Mar 16, 2010 – ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) is proud to announce that it recently began construction in two of its award winning active adult communities; Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. JCC, an Atlanta-based builder will add five homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County and four at its Sugarloaf community in Duluth.
“We have had a lot of success coming out of the gates this year,” said Jim Chapman. “Our activity has been real good, we have already started more homes this year than we did in all of 2009.”
Brookhaven at Johns Creek features Jim Chapman Communities’ (http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/index.php) signature two and three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single family home floor plans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.
Residents enjoy two lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, as well as activities such as themed parties, holiday get-togethers and planned excursions, coordinated by the communities’ lifestyles director. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is 100 percent fenced for security with a gated entrance with remote openers.
Brookhaven at Johns Creek(http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/brookhaven-at-johns ...) is located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North-Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek. Turn right on McGinnis Ferry Road, and then right on Technology Circle. Community is approximately one-half mile on left.
Located in Duluth, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf’s (http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/brookhaven-at-sugarloaf) two and three bedroom homes are ideal for individuals or couples. Each home offers elegant details such as custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. Homes also provide ample space for entertaining, including kitchens with casual breakfast bars, gourmet GE appliances and custom cabinetry. Homeowners can choose from two different plans, offering up to 1,875 square feet of living space with two-car garages, and plenty of custom options to reflect their own personal needs and taste.
To visit Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, from Atlanta take I-85 North to Exit 107, (GA 120 – Duluth/Lawrenceville) toward Duluth on GA 120 heading west. Go approximately one mile through three traffic lights. Brookhaven is on the right at the intersection of Duluth Highway and Meadow Church Way. From Sugarloaf Parkway, take Meadow Church Road south from intersection of Meadow Church Road and Sugarloaf Parkway. Sugarloaf Parkway Kroger shopping center is on the northeastern corner and Walgreen’s is on the southeastern corner. Travel approximately 1.3 miles south and take a right on Meadow Church Way. This intersection is just past Bentwood at Sugarloaf subdivision. Community entrance is 2 tenths of a mile on the right. For more information on the community, call 678-306-4222 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998. Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the same quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties. Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults. For more information on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Cox Wants To Raise Lottery Ticket Prices To Fund State's Schools.
Kathy CoxCourtesy Beacon Media
State schools Superintendent Kathy Cox says lottery ticket prices should be raised to help pay for K-12 education in Georgia.
Cox said during an appearance Friday on CNN that hiking the price by just 50 cents per ticket could raise $350 million to help fill a massive hole left by state budget cuts in the last two years. Cox said raising prices would ensure K-12 got money while also preserving funding for the HOPE college scholarship and state's pre-kindergarten program.
The state constitution already allows lottery revenue to go to technology and buildings for elementary and high schools, but lawmakers stopped allotting that money to K-12 in 2003. Cox said the state's education budget has been slashed by nearly $3 billion in the last 19 months.
Cox, a Republican, is running for her third term as state school chief.
A lottery spokeswoman said she would have a comment early next week.
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